Global Scenario of Bacteria, Infections, Antibiotics and Resistance- By Dr. A. J. Tamhankar (Research Associate: Sandeep Nerkar)

WHO – new book published: “The evolving threatof antimicrobial resistance - Options for action” 

Denmark: –      worry about CPE (“ESBL-carba”) – CPE has been found on 15 occasions from 2008; all imported – but one.  Theme on “Hyper-resistant bacteria in Denmark”  by SSI 

Netherlands –   high occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in surface waters of rivers Meuse, Rhine and New Meuse; may come from manure from animals, or from waste water, and risks tothe public are specified in the abstract  - RIV

Media attention after article on “deadly bacteria jumping between pigs and men” in Netherlands–  vk.nl

France – carbapenemase-producing Acinetobacterspp found in cattle – OXA-23 - EID 

Croatia ex Bosnia – NDM-1-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, patient blood sample - EID 

US:–      IDSA proposes “fast track” for antibiotics” – “Special Population Limited Medical Use” mechanism to providedrug development incentives; presented to Congress - IDSA 

MRSA pneumonia linked to cluster of influenza deaths  – Maryland DoH –  CIDRAP
High levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria on meat in US retail stores –  Report from NARMS/FDA - wired
C difficile linked to 14 000 US deaths per year – a CDC report stirs media attention
‘Most C diff infections start in healthcare facilities’ – HealthLeaders Media

ECDC Director Marc Sprenger stresses 'one health' approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance problems in humans and animals  
The European Union summary report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2010  
US–      long term increase in antibiotic resistance in urinary E coli isolates, especially against ciprofloxacin (3 to17.1%), and TMP-SMX (17.9 to 24.2%) between 2000 and 2010. Nitrofurantoin-R still low : AAC

Australia– study finds misuse of antibiotics in RACF:s (Residential Aged Care Facilities) ”reservoirs of antibiotic resistance” – news.com.au